August Bank Holiday Weekend Breaks and Short Breaks

The end of August Bank Holiday is your last chance to make the best of the British summer weather on a long weekend break before the Autumn sets in.

August Bank Holiday Cottage Breaks

So why not make the most of the extra long weekend with a cottage self catering break on the coast or in the wonderful countryside. We have over 15,000 self catering cottages, apartments, lodges and chalets that would make a perfect get-away this August whether you are looking for a budget break or a 5 star luxury stay?

If you are looking for some inspiration for this August Bank Holiday check out the some of the self catering accommodation below - including cottages, apartments and lodges - which you can view, check availability and book online.

Start your August Bank Holiday Break Self Catering search right here

No 26 Tattershall Country Park in Tatham, Lincolnshire, East England

No 26 Tattershall Country Park, Tatham

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

No 26 Tattershall Country Park self catering accommodation in Tatham, Lincolnshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at No 26 Tattershall Country Park start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 26 Tattershall Country Park


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden

East Cottage in Church Stretton, Shropshire, West England

East Cottage, Church Stretton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

East Cottage self catering accommodation in Church Stretton, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at East Cottage start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Lavender Cottage in Billingborough, Lincolnshire, East England

Lavender Cottage, Billingborough

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Billingborough, Lincolnshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Pulrose in Bull Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Pulrose, Bull Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Pulrose self catering accommodation in Bull Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Pulrose start from £495 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pulrose


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

New Cottage Farm in Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

New Cottage Farm, Buxton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

New Cottage Farm self catering accommodation in Buxton, Derbyshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at New Cottage Farm start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about New Cottage Farm


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Granary in Little Haven, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Granary, Little Haven

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Granary self catering accommodation in Little Haven, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at The Granary start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Garden

Fort Mountain House in Duncormick, County Wexford, Ireland South

Fort Mountain House, Duncormick

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Fort Mountain House self catering accommodation in Duncormick, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Fort Mountain House start from £171 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fort Mountain House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Avery Cottage in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, South West England

Avery Cottage, Lostwithiel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Avery Cottage self catering accommodation in Lostwithiel, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Avery Cottage start from £371 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Avery Cottage


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available

4 Crown Court Yard in Grewelthorpe, North Yorkshire, North East England

4 Crown Court Yard, Grewelthorpe

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

4 Crown Court Yard self catering accommodation in Grewelthorpe, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 4 Crown Court Yard does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 Crown Court Yard start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Crown Court Yard


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Ridge End Cottage in Conista, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Ridge End Cottage, Conista

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Ridge End Cottage self catering accommodation in Conista, Isle of Skye sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ridge End Cottage start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ridge End Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

Special offers and Last Minute Deals for the August Bank Holiday

If you want to get away this August bank holiday it doesn't have to cost the earth, whether you are looking for budget or luxury accommodation, there is some great self catering. To get some great last minute Bank Holiday deals and latest availability we recommend calling 0844 847 1143 for a selection of cottages, apartments, lodges and more.

Apartments and cottages are a great get-away at this time of year but if you are looking for a bargain then check out holiday lodges and log cabins which offer superb value for money and a great deal of luxury.

 

Bank Holiday Favourites

If you are not sure whether to start your August Bank Holiday cottage and self catering search here are a few favourite cottage holiday locations, from popular counties to wonderful locations in England, Scotland and Wales, to get you started.

 

Refine your cottage search

We have 9960 cottages, apartments, lodges and bungalows listed which is a huge choice. So if that is feeling a little overwhelming, why not narrow down your search by county using the menu at the top of the page or use our Advanced Cottage and Self Catering Search to select specific accommodation features.

 

Entertainment over the Bank Holiday?

OK, for many just a break to get away from it all is all they want on a Bank Holiday. But, if you want to be sure that should you wish to explore and see things whilst away it is worth checking out our Holiday Attraction finder where we have listed things to do and see including historic houses, castles, cathedrals and garden (we are assuming you can rule out the zoos and theme parks). See Holiday Attractions.

In addition check out our Sporting and Social Events, Festivals and Events, Gardens to Visit and County Show Guide for lots to do and see across the UK this Bank Holiday.

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Find Cottage Holidays mission is to promote the very best of the UK and Ireland's wonderful self catering accommodation, whether it be cottages, apartments, lodges, chalets, houses, villas or bungalows. But, it's not just about the cottages, we also try and bring you some helpful guides and information on the places to go, things to see and activities to do while you enjoy your break in England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland. In fact, we are adding to our list daily but if you think we have missed somewhere special tell us via our Facebook page. With wonderful countryside and superb coastlines to explore the UK and Ireland has so much to offer.

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